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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,643.20, 370,110.60 and 179,915.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,643.20, 370,110.60 and 179,915.40 is: 269,979.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,643.20 : 370,110.60 = 179,915.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,643.20/370,110.60 = 179,915.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,643.20x = 370,110.60 × 179,915.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,643.20x = 66,588,596,643.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,588,596,643.24/246,643.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269,979.45

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